343617412-3-29-2023-03-CC-KOWS-CQDRA7-20230329125041

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343617412
Report Date: 03/29/2023
Date Signed: 03/29/2023 12:50:51 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/29/2023 12:50 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVER CITY (SACTO)CC, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

FACILITY NAME:	CARING CONNECTION CHILDREN'S CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	343617412
ADMINISTRATOR:	JULIE JENKINS		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	2100 J STREET		TELEPHONE:	(916) 261-0796
CITY:	SACRAMENTO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95816
CAPACITY: 52	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 52	CENSUS: 27	DATE:	03/29/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:45 AM
MET WITH:	Vanessa Hollowell - Director		TIME COMPLETED:	01:00 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	An unannounced annual/random inspection is made today by Licensing Program Analyst Owens and Gallo. LPA Owens and Gallo met with Vanessa Hollowell. Present at time of inspection were 27 preschool children with 5 staff. LPA Owens toured the facility including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service and outdoor play areas. Staff and children were spoken to during inspection. The following areas are in compliance during inspection: There are no bodies of water. Firearms and ammunition are not on the premises. Storage area for poisons is locked. Disinfectants, hazardous items and medications are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are sufficient, age appropriate and in good repair. Fire drills are conducted but not documented according to Title-22 Regulations. The playground equipment and outdoor activity space is maintained. There is adequate shade on the playground. Rubber pads are being used as cushioning around the climbing equipment. Children's toilets, hand washing facilities are sanitary. Rooms are safe and clean. Carbon Monoxide detector is on the premises. Food preparation area is clean, food is protected from contamination, storage containers for solid waste are covered and all food or beverages are stored in covered containers at 45 degrees or less. The facility provides breakfast, lunch and 3 snacks. Drinking water is available both indoors and outside. Menus are not posted. The facility is in compliance with conditions and limitations specified on the license. Teacher/child ratios are maintained and adequate supervision is being provided during this inspection. There is adequate space for children belongings. Napping equipment are in good repair. The facility uses an electronic sign in/sign and its being maintained. No excluded individuals are present. Vanessa Hollowell, Director, was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Staff subject to a criminal record clearance or exemption are associated to the facility. Continued on next page.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Keven Peters
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katrina Owens
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/29/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/29/2023

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVER CITY (SACTO)CC, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

FACILITY NAME: CARING CONNECTION CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 343617412
	VISIT DATE: 03/29/2023

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First Aid/CPR reviewed and in compliance. Emergency information reviewed for some children. Staff records reviewed contain documentation of the educational background, training, and/or experience. Operating hours are Monday thru Friday; 7:00 AM to 6:00PM.

LPA observed proof that all staff/ volunteers have met the requirements of SB 792.

LPA observed that all staff has completed the required mandated reporter training (AB 1207) at website: www.mandatedreporterca.com

LPA discussed Assembly Bill 2370, which will require licensed Child Care facilities to test their water for excessive amounts of lead. Testing will be required beginning January 1st, 2020 to January 1st, 2023 and must be conducted every five years from initial testing. Director stated facility has had water tested for lead in February of 2023.

LPA provided the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov, so the licensee can obtain updated licensing information, new regulations and access forms. LPA advised licensee of their responsibility to stay current in regards to new regulations. LPA also included the email address for the children's advocacy program to stay current on new laws childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Facility does not currently have any children on medication.

The following is cited per Title 22 Div. 12 of the CCR: (see page 2)
Copy of Appeal Rights left with Center Representative/licensee.

A COPY OF THIS REPORT MUST REMAIN IN THE FACILITY FOR PUBLIC REVIEW. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Keven Peters
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katrina Owens
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/29/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/29/2023

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Document Has Been Signed on 03/29/2023 12:50 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Katrina Owens On 03/29/2023 at 12:15 PM

Link to Parent Document Below:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

FACILITY NAME: CARING CONNECTION CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 343617412
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 03/29/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101174(d)(2)

Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (2) The drills shall be documented. This documentation shall be kept in the child care center for at least one year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation and interview facility has not documented firedrills since 2021. This is a potential ris to children.
	POC Due Date: 04/26/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director stated she will conducted a fire drill and document fire drill. She will send LPA Owens a copy of the documented fire drill on or before 4/26/2023. A civil penalty may be accessid if not corrected by 4/26/2023.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101227(a)(6)

Food Service

(6) Menus shall be in writing and shall be posted at least one week in advance in an area accessible for review by the child's authorized representative. Copies of the menus as served shall be dated and kept on file for at least 30 days. Menus shall be made available for review by the child's authorized representative and the Department upon request. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation and director interview the facility did not have a current menu posted. This is a potential risk to children. A civil penalty may be accessed if not corrected by 4/26/2023.
	POC Due Date: 04/26/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director stated she will have a current menu posted and keep for 30 day. She will send LPA a picture of the posted current menu.

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME:

Keven Peters

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Katrina Owens

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/29/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/29/2023

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